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Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A software engineering role focused on developing open source automation and operations software using Python and Golang, aimed at improving infrastructure management, cloud computing, and DevOps workflows within a global, distributed team at Canonical.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python and Golang
  • Work with the Linux stack, including kernel, networking, and storage components
  • Develop high-quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
  • Rethink and improve open source operations for customers and the community
  • Apply sound engineering design and testing principles in software development
  • Follow agile software development practices
  • Coach and develop colleagues to foster a collaborative engineering culture

Requirements

  • Work in Python and Golang to design and deliver open source software operations code
  • Work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
  • Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
  • Rethink open source operations for our customers and open source community
  • Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
  • Follow agile software development practices
  • Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
  • Travel globally up to 10% of the time for internal and external events
  • Be a passionate Python developer
  • Be organized and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software
  • Understand the importance of reliable operations in an agile world
  • Have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies
  • Have practical knowledge of Linux and networking

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with the possibility of in-person team sprints twice a year
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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